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P657 RRO

1997 Rover 216

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,339 mi
Last recorded40,339 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 21670,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 RRO
MakeRover
Model216
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,236 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,623 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Door mirror badly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,622 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Door mirror badly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,847 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,800 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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P657 RRO is a 1997 Rover 216 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 70,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P657 RRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P657 RRO registered?

P657 RRO is a 1997 Rover 216, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P657 RRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 RRO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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